Withdrawal
Remove front strut.
In order to remove the shock absorber, it is necessary to preload the coil spring. At VAG stations, a special device is used for this.
Attention: Never release the shock absorber if the spring is not compressed.
Compress the spring with a special tool.
Attention: If the hooks of the fixture are inserted into the coils of the spring, make sure that the hooks are firmly engaged and that the hooks cannot come off the spring.
Attention: Be sure to compress the spring in three glasses evenly distributed around the circumference. The spring force is high, so use only a strong tool. Never tighten the spring with wire. Danger of accident!
Loosen the nut with pliers or special tool VW-524.
unload the spring
Remove the lower spring seat, spring cup, spacer, bumper, and coil spring.
Loosen the screw cap with tool 40-201 A.
Attention: Fluid shock absorbers are installed as standard. In case of repair, pull out the piston and piston rod, drain the fluid from the housing.
If the shock absorber insert in the A-pillar is rusty, knock out the insert with a wrench and a hammer.
Installation
Attention: Springs of different groups are produced. Only use springs with the same color code.
Insert new shock absorbers. If an old shock absorber is installed, it should be checked.
Assemble the shock absorber according to fig. 40-763.
Compress the helical spring with a tool and insert it into the spring strut. Make sure that the end of the spring is correctly located in the lower plate.
Tighten slotted nut to 50 Nm. To do this, use the tool VAG 3078 or HAZET 2593-22. Keep the piston rod from turning with a wrench, e.g. HAZET 2110-7
Slowly release the spring.
Install shock absorber.
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